Cadaveric blood transfusion
Cadaveric Blood Transfusion
Cadaveric blood transfusion (pronunciation: kəˈdavərik blʌd trænsˈfjuːʒən) is a medical procedure that involves the transfusion of blood from a deceased donor to a living recipient.
Etymology
The term "cadaveric" is derived from the Latin word cadaver, meaning "corpse" or "dead body". The term "transfusion" comes from the Latin transfusio, meaning "to pour from one vessel to another".
Procedure
In a cadaveric blood transfusion, blood is collected from a deceased donor who has been declared brain dead but whose heart is still beating. This blood is then processed and stored in a blood bank until it is needed for a transfusion. The blood is tested for infectious diseases before it is used in a transfusion.
Related Terms
- Blood Transfusion: A procedure that involves transferring blood from one person (the donor) into another person (the recipient).
- Blood Bank: A place where blood is collected, tested, processed, and stored for later use in transfusions.
- Brain Death: A condition in which there is no brain activity, but the heart may still be beating.
Risks and Controversies
There are several risks associated with cadaveric blood transfusion, including the potential for transmission of infectious diseases. There are also ethical and legal issues related to the use of blood from deceased donors.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cadaveric blood transfusion
- Wikipedia's article - Cadaveric blood transfusion
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